Senior Control System Engineer

About the Role

In this role you will own assigned control system functions and interfaces, provide technical guidance to a small team, ensure outcomes meet standards and quality, and collaborate with the global engineering community for knowledge exchange. You will support full lifecycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and solutions. Responsibilities include developing and verifying electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements for safety-critical applications, preparing and reviewing technical documentation, providing engineering and process guidance, delivering training, and communicating complex technical ideas concisely. You will work with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork while solving complex problems using model-based tools. • Develop and verify safety-critical electrical, electronics, and mechatronics control system requirements per ARP4754A and DO-178C. • Lead a small engineering team, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality deliverables. • Create and review engineering documentation, process guidance, and training materials. • Resolve complex technical problems using model-based analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler). • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to establish high technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety requirements
• ▸model analysis
• ▸documentation
• ▸team lead
• ▸technical guidance
• ▸customer collaboration

What You Bring

The position entails up to 20% travel between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel. It qualifies for a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a secure high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that meets information-security requirements; employees are expected to be onsite an average of three days per week. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering (or an advanced degree) with at least two years of product development experience and be U.S. citizens. Preferred experience includes five or more years in product development, military airborne system qualification, FAA certification, gas-turbine or electrical control system expertise, agile development, and proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler or similar SysML tools. • Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years product development experience (or higher degree); U.S. citizenship required. • Preferred qualifications: 5+ years product development, military airborne system qualification, FAA certification, gas-turbine or electrical control system experience, agile development, control system design tools, SysML modeling. • Travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% elsewhere. • Hybrid work: minimum three days per week onsite, secure high-speed internet required.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸product development
• ▸faa certified
• ▸agile
• ▸sysml
• ▸matlab

Benefits

Senior Control System Engineer position at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN, full-time hybrid schedule, offering the chance to work on flagship programs and solve complex technical challenges within a global multidisciplinary team. Rolls-Royce offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,083 to $150,125 annually, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long-term incentives. Relocation assistance is provided, and hybrid working allows a balance between office and home environments. • Competitive salary $100,083‑$150,125, discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). • Relocation assistance available.

Work Environment

Hybrid